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What's happening with house prices in Missoula in 2026?

What's happening with house prices in Missoula in 2026?

What's happening with house prices in Missoula in 2026? Home prices across the U.S. have remained at record highs for years, driven by a limited supply and a persistent homebuilding shortage. More recently, economic uncertainty has kept more homebuyers on the sidelines, but it's also

What's happening with house prices in Great Falls in 2026?

What's happening with house prices in Great Falls in 2026?

What's happening with house prices in Great Falls in 2026? Home prices across the U.S. have remained at record highs for years, driven by a limited supply and a persistent homebuilding shortage. More recently, economic uncertainty has kept more homebuyers on the sidelines, but it's

US first-quarter growth rebounds less than expected as inflation surges

US first-quarter growth rebounds less than expected as inflation surges

US economic growth rebounded less than expected in the first quarter as consumer spending cooled, while inflation surged in March with fallout from the Middle East war beginning to bite, government data showed Thursday. Even as the world's biggest economy appears to remain resilient, analysts warn of its

Eurozone economy barely grows in first months of 2026

Eurozone economy barely grows in first months of 2026

Eurozone economic growth dropped to near zero in the first three months of 2026 as surging energy costs triggered by the Middle East war pushed inflation sharply up in April, data showed on Thursday. The figures will add to fears of stagflation -- high inflation coupled with low economic growth -- in

Powell's decision to stay on at Fed ignites new Trump insult

Powell's decision to stay on at Fed ignites new Trump insult

The extraordinary clash at the Federal Reserve between Jerome Powell and Donald Trump entered new territory Wednesday when the outgoing US central bank chairman said he would remain on as a governor -- and the president lashed him with another insult. Powell said that while his term at the head of

Mortgage Rates Steady as Fed Holds, Despite Global Tensions

Mortgage Rates Steady as Fed Holds, Despite Global Tensions

The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to keep its benchmark interest rate steady is unlikely to budge mortgage rates for a couple of reasons. For starters, the Fed’s latest decision was about as surprising as your picky eater ordering chicken tenders off the kids’ menu. Mortgage markets saw it

Rates hold steady ahead of Fed chair transition

(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve wrapped up what could be its last meeting under current Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday with a decision to hold rates steady, in line with market predictions. This marks the third consecutive meeting where the board has maintained a target interest rate of 3.